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cyber-security-news1 month ago•52 min saved

Windows 11 Shutdown Bug Emerges After January Patch

Microsoft’s January 13, 2026 security update KB5073455 for Windows 11 23H2 (OS Build 22621.6491) triggers a shutdown bug on Enterprise and IoT editions, causing devices to reboot instead of powering down or entering hibernation due to interference with Secure Launch (a virtualization-based security feature). IT teams report power-management issues and potential data loss; a workaround is to force shutdown via shutdown /s /t 0, while a fix is promised in a future update. Disabling Secure Launch via Group Policy can restore normal shutdown but weakens boot integrity.

via Cyber Security News|

#cyber-security-news #secure-launch #security-update

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Windows 11 to Introduce Reboot-Free Updates with Hot Patching"

Microsoft is testing a new Windows Update hot patching method that aims to reduce the need for reboots to four times a year, with the feature expected to be included in the Windows 24H2 update later this year. However, users will need to have Virtualization Based Security (VBS) enabled to avoid a restart, which may negatively impact gaming performance, leading to potential trade-offs for users.

via PC Gamer|

#hot-patching #microsoft #reboot

computing3 years ago•4 min saved

Windows 11's default VBS setting may harm gaming performance, even on high-end GPUs.

Windows 11's Virtualization Based Security (VBS) feature, which can negatively impact gaming performance, is being turned on by default in some cases without user knowledge or consent. Testing by Tom's Hardware found that VBS still causes an average 5% drop in FPS, with some games experiencing up to a 10% drop. While VBS is a security feature, the decision to enable it should be left to the user, and Microsoft should inform users when it is being turned on. Ultimately, the decision to disable VBS comes down to the user's security needs and gaming preferences.

via TechRadar|

#computing #gaming #graphics-cards

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Windows Performance Impacted by Default VBS Setting and Windows 11"

Microsoft is seemingly enabling Virtualization-based Security (VBS) by default on Windows 10 22H2, which can lead to noticeable performance loss. Recent tests on Windows 11 showed a 5% drop in performance with VBS on. It is likely that VBS will have a similar impact on Windows 10. Both AMD and Nvidia have also had buggy drivers causing performance loss recently.

via Neowin|

#microsoft #performance-loss #technology